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skyler_may_xoxo's review
5.0
This book is fanominal though I should put a tw for eating disorders and homophobia references
tamz27's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sslovesbooks_1's review
4.0
I’ve never read anything by this author before but I loved this book. What a treat - representation, family relationships, love, sex, mistakes, secrets - all set in Edinburgh over Christmas
I liked the multiple points of view of the story told from
the three siblings points of views. It deals with some difficult issues in an intelligent and heart warming way.
This won’t be the last book I read by this author.
I liked the multiple points of view of the story told from
the three siblings points of views. It deals with some difficult issues in an intelligent and heart warming way.
This won’t be the last book I read by this author.
gracie_19's review
4.0
i really didn’t know what to expect going into this book but i actually really enjoyed it. i felt incredibly connected to the characters by the end and seeing their growth was incredibly heartwarming. PLEASE check trigger warnings before reading though! i also felt the subject of eds were handed very well and weren’t very triggering.
lilanye's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
literarylily's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alongreader's review
3.0
As a Christmasy story, this can't be beat. The whole atmosphere of it is amazing. As a romance story, I'm afraid it didn't suit me personally; I will discuss this more down a bit, but a couple of the decisions here did not sit well with me.
But the things I loved first, of which there are many. A small sample; Willow, Syd, the sections from the house's point of view, their opinion of the Muppet's Christmas Carol, the description of Christmas Day. This really is a fantastically seasonal read; you can taste Christmas in every bit of it, and I envy all the people who will find this in their stocking and be able to curl up at a fire, eating chocolate, with carols drifting through the air or a Christmas movie on TV. (But really, seventeen streaming services? Are there seventeen in the UK?)
Now for something that I personally did not like, see below:
I believe that sex is between the two (or more) people involved, not something to be shouted about at every juncture, so Rowan's habit of sharing his escapades just to discomfort people upset me. Also, I did not like the almost incestuous ending of a relationship - but if they're happy, that's the important thing, my discomfort doesn't matter.
But those things won't bother most readers, I would think, and the atmosphere and language make up for them overall. This is a lighter book than Clean, and I enjoyed it very much and will be watching out for Juno's next book in 2022!
But the things I loved first, of which there are many. A small sample; Willow, Syd, the sections from the house's point of view, their opinion of the Muppet's Christmas Carol, the description of Christmas Day. This really is a fantastically seasonal read; you can taste Christmas in every bit of it, and I envy all the people who will find this in their stocking and be able to curl up at a fire, eating chocolate, with carols drifting through the air or a Christmas movie on TV. (But really, seventeen streaming services? Are there seventeen in the UK?)
Now for something that I personally did not like, see below:
I believe that sex is between the two (or more) people involved, not something to be shouted about at every juncture, so Rowan's habit of sharing his escapades just to discomfort people upset me. Also, I did not like the almost incestuous ending of a relationship - but if they're happy, that's the important thing, my discomfort doesn't matter.
But those things won't bother most readers, I would think, and the atmosphere and language make up for them overall. This is a lighter book than Clean, and I enjoyed it very much and will be watching out for Juno's next book in 2022!
nickymaund's review
4.0
I’m going to start that there are some content warning/potential spoilers - check out at the end if you want to know more.
This is my first read from Dawson and I’m definitely going to look out for more of her work. In Stay Another Day, you’re given front row seats to a rather unique trio of siblings and other diverse characters as they all reunite to spend a traditional McAllister Christmas together. Whilst this book takes place at Christmas, it’s more a story of family, identity and being true to yourself - for both the siblings and their parents. Whilst some of the situations and attitudes of some of the siblings was a bit out there for me (turns out I’m a bit of a prude ☺️
This is my first read from Dawson and I’m definitely going to look out for more of her work. In Stay Another Day, you’re given front row seats to a rather unique trio of siblings and other diverse characters as they all reunite to spend a traditional McAllister Christmas together. Whilst this book takes place at Christmas, it’s more a story of family, identity and being true to yourself - for both the siblings and their parents. Whilst some of the situations and attitudes of some of the siblings was a bit out there for me (turns out I’m a bit of a prude ☺️
s_cook0227's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75